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Very sorry to hear today of the death of Billy McCloy. A true gentleman, a great cricket supporter and a Lisburn CC legend. Sympathies to his wife and family circle.

what about a transfer fee for players moving? the brains and acumen in NCU cricket (at all levels) should be able to come up with something. This would mean some sort of recompense to the club for its investment in developing the player concerned.On the question of "feeder" clubs I have had some experience in rugby where young promising players move to a senior club to pursue their careers with the message that they are always welcome back if things don't work out. However due to the hiatus that senior rugby is now in, the movement is the other way. On a separate issue, Clarence has described our clubs as "businesses". Really have to query the business ethos of clubs spending £1000s to players for the paltry prize money of winning a trophy. Or is at more about boosting egos?

Lackofmoneybags
Posters are not "imbeciles" because they have a different opinion. The value of the Forum is that it creates healthy debate and airs issues on a public domain. Wylie, Ivan and myself are prepared to do this openly and honestly and not hide behind a pseudonym. Why is it so difficult for you to do the same? It is easy to throw personal insults from behind a mask but it removes your your credibility and your ability to make further postings. There is no place for personal insults on our website. Respect!

Is there any point in anyone playing senior cricket unless they aspire to play at the highest level? Why would anyone decline promotion it goes against the grain of competitive sport.

I have no issue with people moving clubs if they go to better themselves and play at a higher standard. With my generation for a lot of people I don't think loyalty comes into their mindset. But clubs at all levels are also drawing players from a lot wider scope than they would have done in the past.

An eight team Premier League was always going to bring the old them and us attitude to the surface. It's just sad that some people at some clubs forget where they started off and others at other clubs don't want their cosy elite group disrupted.

re wylie and lack of
Cannot agree more with u guys...what is the point of being "a team" and wanting to play at the highest level. Spending time and money nurturing youngsters only to find that when your club looks like advancing up the leagues, the money splashing clubs pilfer them away.
Ultimately there is no point in trying to push your club forward if your talent is being taken elsewhere.

RE - Feeder Clubs & Wylie

Well said Wylie...

Incredible the amount of garbage that people subscribe to...!

It really is the ultimate insult that some imbeciles are now suggesting we feed higher clubs...!

FGS - wise up and think before you open you unquantified mouths (Ivan you take me to the fair)

Maybe anyone below section one should doff their caps appropriately as well...!

Just to correct Ivan McCombe, Larne has never been a "feeder club" for Ballymena or any other club. In most cases were players have left Larne it has been instigated by the club they move to. I believe another player may have been enticed away from Larne this winter!
It's very easy for some members of clubs in the Premier League or Section 1 to have this attitude that the lower league teams should "feed" them players but for the majority of the lower league clubs who lose these players it is very disheartening.
Although I must point out that if a player leaves I always wish the individual concerned the best when they choose to leave.

Ivan -I know what you mean but could a club really decline to be promoted? Seems a bit perverse to strive for a league all season then refuse promotion. Maybe an administrater could advise?

Just to remind all clubs that I available to score for the 2013 season. If you require any further details please do not hesitate to contact me. As one of the three scorers on the Ireland panel in the NCU I have vast experience at all levels. So if you are interested please contact me at any time. My mobile number is 07876454263

Just a final reminder about the Level One Umpires Training Course which is due to commence on Tuesday 29th January 2013. If you wish to attend please contact me as soon as possible. The course will be led by Keith Smith the Training Officer for NIACUS and we would stress the importance of this to all clubs. The shortage of umpires is of great concern to NIACUS and we wish to stress the need for clubs especially bigger clubs to nominate and send even one member to the training.

Re: Dee

We have discussed this at Millpark quite often is it in the rules that players can be loaned for a season??? i think and this isnt a slight on Waringstown or North Down but maybe they wouldnt be keen incase the player enjoys and and doesnt want to return?? great point tho

i also agree with clarence feeder clubs would be an ideal way forward but that should include the bigger clubs sending some of their younger players to the feeder club.
This would surey speed up their development and therefore the bigger club has a player better prepared in a shorter time.
it would be interesting to see what north down or Waringstown , to name 2 clubs, would consider a partnership like this with a smaller club

re jason; you've gotta know by now that it can't be the umpires fault every time you fail (hang on that's every time you bat) honest i'm jokin really enjoy your season and thanx

Ronnie, The bar takings at our place will take a huge hit lol. Seriously though good luck in your new endeavour, im sure you will have the coat on again sometime soon. (T6 tournament at our place)

Ronnie you’ve made my year with your sabbatical its safe to bat again haha only joking mate will miss your trips to Millpark this season hope to see you back again in the near future!!! Id planned to do the umpire course this season myself but I cant commit to the times that its held ive a 2 yr old running about who I hardly get to see as it is.